Mitsubishi Pajero Review

 Market development SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) each year to make PT Krama Yudha Diamond Three-car manufacturers Mitsubishi Motors' Pajero Sport-release which share a platform with the Strada Triton. Synonymous with tough car that sailed the desert sand in the arena of the Dakar Rally, 7-seater SUV is carrying the concept of 'family all round SUV' that claimed to be robust in various fields, at a time convenient to the activity in the city.

Attendance Pajero Sport must be loud enough to compete in 7-seater SUV class with a ladder frame chassis. Pajero Sport must be head-to-head with the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner is earlier work in this class.


Because sharing a platform with the Strada Triton, Pajero Sport outer appearance is quite similar to his brother, especially on the front. In terms of looks, Pajero Sport looks more "stylish" than the Fortuner, especially Everest. Pajero design more "sweet" and modern, which combined a pair of muscular fenders. In addition, the Pajero fitted roof rails and foot step to facilitate female passengers climbed into the cabin. Home side rearview mirror is also wrapped to chrome accents add a luxurious impression.

Dimensions looks more compact, but more width when compared to Everest (1788 mm), and shorter than Fortuner (1850 mm). With a length of 4695 mm, width 1815 mm, height 1840 mm and 2800 mm wheelbase, Pajero Sport as an estate that stands tall. 215 mm ground clearance enough to traverse the heap of stone, soil, and even puddles in the streets when the city was flooded.

Pajero Sport pamper riders through the meter cluster is attractively designed and equipped with back-lit meters which gives the appearance of luxury and easy to read. The system used is capable of playing audio and imbued CD/MP3/WMA USB port. Meanwhile, the steering wheel has been equipped with audio switch controls which can be used adjust the volume, track selections, and sound mode controls.

Pajero Sport cabin feels quite comfortable thanks to the wrapping material for leather seats. Leg and head room is also quite a relief, both in the front, middle, and rear. Luggage space is available quite widely. And there is enough extra space behind the third row seat. We can save a few items covered under the floor cover floor. If the baggage is still deemed less roomy, we can pull the lever in the middle of each row seat to fold it. Mitsubishi claims, reached 866 liter trunk capacity when the third row seats folded and 1649 liters with the third and second row seats folded.

The heart pacemaker is still using a model that had already been used Strada Triton, which is 2.5 liter, DOHC, turbodiesel intercooler, with common-rail technology. Power 136 hp at 3500 rpm and 314 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. Power and torque are channeled into the two rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic trasnmisi INVECS-II.

For power and torque, the Pajero Sport came in second place after the Ford Everest (143 hp and 330 Nm). While the Fortuner was in a position protruding (102 hp and 260 Nm). Despite weighing nearly 2 tons, the performance of the proffered Pajero Sport sufficient. Acceleration 0-100 kpj, finished in 16.3 seconds (14.6 seconds Everest). Acceleration 0-402 meters with a time of 20.6 seconds achieved by speed of 113.8 kpj.

In general it is comfortable to drive Pajero Sport. We feel the high seating position and provide a broad view to the front, so creates a sense of confidence while driving.

Chassis Pajero Sport was "rigid" when driving on smooth and rough road surfaces. In fact, it can be spelled a bit stiff when it hit the hole and damaged roads. However, solid feel when maneuvering.

As we face the winding roads and up and down with a speed of medium, Pajero Sport exciting show restraint. Only when driven faster around the corner, oversteer phenomena began to be felt.

In class, the Pajero Sport has a fairly competitive price tag of the positions above Everest 4x2 (USD 330-350 million), but still below the Toyota Fortuner G D-4D 4x2 (USD 373 million).

With the price of USD 370 million, Pajero Sport offers comfort in driving, and fresh design. Then MID features informative enough to provide some information we need. In addition, the Pajero Sport is equipped dual airbags and RISE Body designed to protect the safety of the passengers. Applications crumple zones at front and back, effectively absorb impact energy.

Fuel efficiency was quite satisfactory in its class, 8.8 MPA we get when driving in traffic density capital city. Meanwhile, when we rush out of town, the fuel consumption to reach 11.5 MPA.

Autocar Rating
Pajero Sport is developed from the car so that the image of rally Dakar Rally is very attached to this car. Satisfactory engine performance and efissiensi. The design is fresher and sweeter than their two rivals. If you are a family man who likes adventure with a family member, then the Pajero Sport is ready to accommodate that desire. Options Pajero Sport 4x4 would be more satisfying to you that really often explore mild off-road terrain. Give thanks to the ladder-frame chassis Pajero Sport adopted.